Dobson, MatthewAbhandlung über die medicinischen Kräfte der fixen Luft. Translated from the English and with some notes and additions. Leipzig, Weidmanns Erben und Reich, 1781. 1 p., 208 p., 7 ll. 8°. Central hardcover with gilt lettering and gilt stamped label (rubbed). Medicine Dobson, Matthew Abhandlung über die medicinischen Kräfte der fixen Luft. Translated from the English and with some notes and additions. Leipzig, Weidmanns Erben und Reich, 1781. 1 p., 208 p., 7 ll. 8°. Central hardcover with gilt lettering and gilt stamped label (rubbed). First German edition. - VD18 11392290. - Without the errata leaf. - Matthew Dobson (1732-1784) was an English physician who is best known today for his work on diabetes. In 1779, Dobson published his "Medical Commentary on Fixed Air" after successfully using "fixed air" (carbon dioxide) to treat scurvy. - Front flyleaf missing. Minimally browned. Overall in very good condition. Medicine - Cont. leather with gilt label and decoration on spine (rubbed). - First German edition. - Without the errata leaf. - Matthew Dobson (1732-1784) was an English physician who is best known today for his work on diabetes. In 1779, Dobson published his "Medical Commentary on Fixed Air" after successfully using "fixed air" (carbon dioxide) to treat scurvy. - Front flyleaf missing. Minimally browned. Overall in very good condition.